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Meet Our Newest Team Member I Stephanie Meduna, RN, BSN
Stephanie Meduna, RN, BSN Quality Improvement Advisor | Great Plains Quality Innovation Network My new role with Great Plains Quality Innovation Network, is Quality Improvement Advisor. I will be devoting my time to doing what I love, Quality improvement. I will...
National Drug Take Back Day | April 30, 2022
During the COVID-19 health crisis, it's more important than ever to remove the risk and keep your loved ones safe. Unused prescription drugs can be dangerous, especially for children, teens and even pets. Misused medications can lead to accidental overdose or...
Remote Patient Monitoring Programs Can Work Magic for Enrolled Patients
Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) is a system that uses one or more devices to transmit patient-generated health data to healthcare professionals for review. The Dakotas have a high percentage of rural citizens, which requires creativity to deliver services. Remote...
Update to COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers
In response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and under the Secretary’s authority set out at section 1135 of the Social Security Act, CMS enacted several temporary emergency declaration blanket waivers which were intended to provide healthcare providers with...
NEW Campaign: COVID-19 Staff Vaccination Booster Champions
We have launched a new Campaign to celebrate and recognize organizations with high staff COVID-19 booster vaccination rates throughout North Dakota and South Dakota. Organizations that meet this milestone will be provided a Staff COVID-19 Vaccination Booster Champion...
Soul Shop Workshops – Equipping Faith Communities to Minister to Suicidal Desperation
Suicide. We’ve got to talk about it even though people would rather not. North Dakota Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is hosting Soul Shop–Equipping Faith Communities to Minister to Suicidal Desperation. This one-day training is Tuesday, May...
The Dakota Diabetes Coalition: FREE Webinar Series | April – June 2022
Running a Best Practice Program: Increasing Sustainability of Medical Nutrition Therapy & Diabetes Self Management Education Services (DMES) Great Plains Quality Innovation Network is a proud supporter of the upcoming Dakota Diabetes Coalition (DDC) Learning...
Meet our Newest Team Member | Kelsey Olson, BA
Great Plains QIN is pleased to introduce one of our newest team members - Kelsey Olson, BA. Kelsey will serve as part of our communications team as a Communication Specialist. I attended the University of South Dakota as well as the University of North Dakota. While a...
Access the UPDATED CDC Antibiotic Resistance Website
The CDC has recently updated its Antibiotic Resistance Website to better engage and share information on antibiotic resistance (AR) in the United States and around the world. We all have a role to play—from travelers, animal owners, and care givers to patients and...
Increasing Vaccination Rates: Admission and Discharge Processes are Key
Vaccinations are a key component of keeping residents, patients, staff and our communities safe. Studies show health care providers are the most trusted source of vaccine information. Research also shows when a strong recommendation is given by a health care provider,...